Write 200 words on each of the following three topics
1 - Detail the precise deficiencies that the Articles of Confederation were alleged to contain. Who made the allegations and why? We're there voices in favor of the Articles?
2 - How was a union, as established in the Constitution, argued to solve the problems in the Articles of Confederation?
3 - What are the differences, and pros and cons, between a federal and consolidated government?
A due date will be provided later, but don't let that stop you from proceeding. Internet students are to email it to me, Lecture students are to turn in hard copy.
Week Five
Readings, Notes, and Assignment
The Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention
Readings:
- The Articles of Confederation: this link takes you to the actual document
- The Founders Constitution: Chapter Five--Deficiencies of the Confederation. Read the Introduction.
- U.S. State Department: Chapter Four--The Formation of a National Government.
- The Founders Constitution: Chapter Six--Convention. Read the Introduction.
- The Founders Constitution: Chapter Seven--Union. Read the Introduction.
- The Founders Constitution: Chapter Eight--Federal v. Consolidated Government. Read the Introduction.
Assignments:
Write 200 words on each of the following three topics
1 - Detail the precise deficiencies that the Articles of Confederation were alleged to contain. Who made the allegations and why? We're there voices in favor of the Articles?
2 - How was a union, as established in the Constitution, argued to solve the problems in the Articles of Confederation?
3 - What are the differences, and pros and cons, between a federal and consolidated government?
A due date will be provided later, but don't let that stop you from proceeding. Internet students are to email it to me, Lecture students are to turn in hard copy.